Art-Kustova-School
Watercolor course
"Architecture. Stations and bridges"
Do you want to learn how to paint train stations, bridges and complex architecture in watercolors? Realistically convey and simplify metal and stone structures and master the complexities of linear perspective? Learn in practice the “from dark to light” technique in watercolors, draw realistic smoke and a steam locomotive, understand how to combine several references into one? Join the creative process with a supportive team of like-minded people? Are you ready to work hard to master skills that will stay with you for a long time? Then this course is for you!
About the course
This course is suitable for those who are already familiar with watercolor techniques and want to gain more confidence in creating complex architecture for train stations and bridges. In 6 large lessons: 3 theoretical and 3 practical, we will repeat with you all the basics of linear perspective, especially focusing on the construction of arched structures. You will learn techniques for simplifying complex elements, working with watercolors "from dark to light" and painting smoke, as well as combining several references into one, taking into account lighting. Thanks to this course, one of the most difficult topics in drawing - architecture, will become much simpler and clearer for you and you will be able to use a clear structure of construction both in the studio and on location.
The work we will do with you
during the course
(click for a closer look)
Course teacher
Brand Friend Winsor&Newton
Member of the Union of Watercolorists of Russia. Member of the Association of Plein Air Painters of Russia.
Creator of the book “Watercolor for Adults”.
From 2017 to 2022 she conducted more than 37 plein airs in 17 countries. (Great Britain, Austria, Spain, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Nepal, India, Georgia, Montenegro, etc.)
Anastasiya Kustova
Course program
Greetings
course content
Introductory lesson. Materials
In this lesson I will tell you what materials you will need in the course. What analogues of paints and paper can you use.
1 lesson. Theory. Arched design. Linear perspective
This is a very important lesson of the course! I would like you to understand the principles of constructing linear perspective and those points that are important to pay attention to and what is better to omit.
2 lesson. Train station in the Netherlands
In the first practical lesson of the course, we will repeat with you the classic linear perspective, which is found in most city landscapes. Let's look at the construction of arched structures and simplifications in this construction. Let’s study in practice how to simplify a landscape using fills and a dry brush so that the viewer can create the effect of “detailing”
3 lesson. Theory. Angular perspective using the example of a bridge
We again separately return to construction and perspective. When performing such complex landscapes, it is the correct “skeleton” of construction that is 80% of success.
4 lesson. Bridge and Pushkinskaya embankment
In this practical lesson, we will show you how to build an angular perspective, repeat how you can determine the horizon line in different ways, and analyze the construction of a bridge arch. On the watercolor side, we will study the “from dark to light” technique using the example of more than a simple architectural element. This will help you in the future to easily draw objects that are located in the shadows and have a minimum of contrast.
5 lesson. Theory. Reinforcement and repetition.
In this theoretical lesson, we will repeat with you the construction and simplification of arched structures and the combination of several references for work.
6 Lesson. Vitebsk railway station with a steam locomotive.
In this lesson we will combine 2 references into one, taking into account lighting. Learn to draw smoke and steam. Simplify the plot and create a mood.
7 Lesson. Independent practice.
In this lesson I offer you several references to choose from for independent work. It's better if you choose your own. Remember that it is your own choice of tone, color, composition, arrangement of drops that will be able to consolidate the skills acquired in the course. I wish you good luck and success!
Paints
Above are the colors and palette of Anastasia with analogues in the Nevskaya Palitra. But remember that you can use your palette if you know it and are confident in it, taking into account only the comments on the use of warm and cool colors that Anastasia always makes during the lesson.
COURSE MATERIALS
Brushes
- Goat flute 30-40 cm
- Large synthetic / squirrel mix / calligraphy brush
- Light synthetic for details
- Flat wiping brush
- Fan brush for correcting mistakes
- Synthetic masking fluid brush
Paper
For this course you will need 100% cotton cotton paper
(it is advisable not to use Saunders Waterford, as we will be working in the rubbing technique, and this paper does not allow this). Of course, you can use any thick watercolor paper you are familiar with, but keep in mind that the effects may differ from Anastasia’s work.
Format no less than 30x40 cm
Preferably 38x56 cm, otherwise the effect of drawing drops on a small format will not be the same.
Other materials
- masking fluid (НП, Pebeo, Winsor& Newton? Sennelier)
- Melamine sponge
- A plastic tablet no smaller than your paper size
- pencil 2 В
- eraser
- water container
- paper napkins
Creating your own works
The main goal of the course is to explain the principles of working in watercolor techniques with a new topic, which will give you your own freedom in drawing. You will not just copy the work of the teacher, but will learn creative thinking.
WORKS OF COURSE STUDENTS
5990₽ = 31 411₸ = 61$ = 59€
ACCORDING TO THE STATUS OF THE RATE AS OF 25/12/2024
PAY ATTENTION! DUE TO THE FEATURES OF THE PAYMENT SYSTEM, PAYMENT CAN BE MADE IN KAZAKHSTAN TENGE
Choose the training option that suits you
5990₽
3 practical and 3 theoretical lessons (more than 7 hours of training videos)
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